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Fr Damien is the new Episcopal Vicar for Youth Ministry. As well as supporting the BCYS he is Parish Priest at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Wickford.
Fr Michael serves as Chaplain to Walsingham House. He is also Assistant Priest in Chelmsford (OLI, The Holy Name & St Augustine).
Erin is from Hornchurch and belongs to St Mary Mother of God Parish and attended Sacred Heart of Mary Girl’s School in Upminster. Erin is really looking forward to welcoming young people on retreat and helping them focus and engage with their faith.
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Ava is from St Bede’s Parish in Chadwell Heath and attended the Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School. She hopes to gain new skills and experiences all whilst growing in confidence throughout the year.
Daniel attended St John Payne Catholic School and is a member of Our Lady Immaculate Parish in Chelmsford. This year Daniel is looking forward to deepening his faith and sharing that with young people from across the diocese.
Harriet is from Our Lady of La Salette, Rainham, and attended the The Campion School. She is excited to be part of the team and hopes to continue the legacy of welcome and community characteristic of Walsingham House.
Edwin is 18 years old and from Our Lady and All Saints in Basildon, he also attended St Martin’s School in Hutton. Edwin is looking forward to sharing his faith with the young people from around the diocese and hopes to inspire them to deepen their own faith.
Ruby is from Colchester and attended St Benedict’s Catholic college. Her parish is Our Lady of Light in Clacton. This year she is most looking forward to meeting like minded people and working with more young people in the diocese who come on retreat here at Walsingham House to deepen their knowledge and relationship with God.
We are looking for 18+ volunteers to join our Team for the academic year 2026-27. It is an incredible opportunity to join a young, residential Catholic Community and work alongside thousands of young people from Essex and East London.
If you are looking for a new challenge and a chance to enter deeper into your faith, whilst serving others, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to visit Walsingham House at Abbotswick before applying, please contact Michael Kearns, on [email protected]
Please see the below documents for more information: